Weather conditions on this day down through Irish history.
1891: The Highest Shaded Air Temperature record (18.1°) for February is set at Phoenix Park in Dublin. A plume of warm air direct from north Africa is responsible for the mild conditions.
1926: The Irish Times reports that four planes have taken off from Ailebrack in Connemara to search for survivors of the ill-fated Welsh trawler Cardigan Castle after it struck a rock near the mouth of Clifden Bay during a storm. This is the first aircraft assisted search in Irish history. 2 of the 9 crew members survive after making their way by lifeboat to Clare Island.
1967: A mix of heavy rainfall and snow brings widespread travel disruption to Ireland. More than an inch of rain falls in the southwest and south while Galway, Mayo and parts of the Midlands experience up to 2 inches of snow.
1970: The crew of the Oranmore are taken ashore by the Valentia lifeboat after the 900-ton cargo vessel's engines break down in stormy conditions near Kerry Head.
2017: Storm Doris leads to extensive power outages and downed trees. A 140 km/h gust is recorded at Mace Head in Galway.